Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Tonya Anthony, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 127664
- NPI
- 1497466924
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Tonya supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Communication problems
About Tonya
Tonya Anthony is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with five years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. Sessions are conducted in English.
Tonya helps people talk through worries and find practical ways to cope day to day. She focuses on clear communication and on identifying small changes that can make routines easier. Conversations tend to be direct and focused on what is happening now and what can help next.
When trauma or past abuse is part of the picture, Tonya pays attention to how those events affect current thoughts, feelings, and relationships. She works with clients to notice patterns that keep problems repeating and to try different responses. This often includes practicing new ways to communicate or manage anxious moments.
Tonya also helps people facing life transitions, such as job changes or shifts in relationships. She breaks larger problems into manageable steps and helps track progress. Sessions aim to give tools clients can use between meetings.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. People who want concrete strategies for coping, clearer communication, and help navigating the fallout from trauma will find a focused, task-oriented style in sessions with Tonya.
BHow sessions work
Using evidence-based approaches in online sessions
Tonya uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on learning skills to manage anxiety and stress - clients practice breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans to reduce overwhelm. Another approach looks at how past events affect current reactions and relationships, helping people identify unhelpful patterns and try different responses.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick strategies that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. Sessions may adjust as needs change, with an emphasis on practical tools and clearer communication.
The site listing does not specify which session formats Tonya currently offers, so confirm the available online session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy week by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or avoiding on-camera sessions when that feels better. Online work can make it easier to practice skills in real life between meetings and to keep momentum during a period of change.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, including communication problems, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and focused on everyday coping skills. Sessions emphasize communication and small, actionable steps clients can use between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has five years of professional experience working with these concerns.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers